Texas records · HIDALGO County · MISSION

A+ Appletree Academy

Licensed Center in MISSION, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 15, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
619 E 9TH ST, MISSION, TX 78572 4205
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 15, 2017
Operation number
1648965
Licensed capacity
50 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record2
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,767
Citations recorded24
Record coversDecember 17, 2021 – October 2, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High9
Medium11

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 2, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Health / Safety related training certificates for four out of six staff files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2026.

InspectionSeptember 17, 20268 citations recorded8 of 590 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
One of the playground canopies is broken.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Health / Safety related training certificates for four out of six staff files reviewed were not available at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was providing care for 5 chilidren ges 3mo, 6mo, 10mo, 11mo and 14mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High
There are two expired car seats in the transportation vehicle; one expired 2024 and the second on 02/2026.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2026.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
Emergency practices documentation for this year (2026) was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High
Emergency plan for a child with a food allergy was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2026.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High
The carbon monoxide detector installed at the operation is not working.

Correction verified by the state on September 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
A caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver left building.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 2, 20251 citation recorded1 of 697 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Four out of six staff files reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: -Hazardous Materials; -Administering Medications; -Emergency Preparedness; and -Building and Physical Premises Safety.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 19, 20251 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that operation failed to timely report to CCR an incident that took place at operation which required a child to receive medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 14, 20245 citations recorded5 of 788 standards cited at this visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
The personnel records for two caregivers were not available for review at the operation during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024.

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High
Two infants in the infant room were observed asleep on swings for an undetermined amount of time.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of the minimum standards (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); the policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at the operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at the operation; (D) Each setting in which the physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; (F) The criteria the operation will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High
The lighting in the infant room during naptime was not adequate and did not allow visual supervision of all children in the room.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
The director was missing annual training for training year 3/22/2023-3/21/2024 on the following topics: 1. Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 2.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 21, 20234 citations recorded4 of 487 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Child/caregiver ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for five infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, 7 month old, 9 month old, 14 month old, and 19 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by one child.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
A caregiver's record was not available for review at the operation during the inspection. A second caregiver's training record was not available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
The feeding instructions available for review were not current for three infants who are not yet ready for table food. Two of the feeding instruction forms had a date of 8/28/2023, and a third form had a date of 9/26/2023.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The grass in the outdoor playground was not maintained.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 15, 20222 citations recorded2 of 719 standards cited at this visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
There were no time sheets available for one of the directors.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
The electronic child safety alarm in the transportation vehicle was not maintained. When testing the electronic child safety alarm there was no sound indicating the alarm was working properly.

Correction verified by the state on December 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 7, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 17, 20212 citations recorded2 of 467 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
One of two directors was not current on transportation safety training.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
1 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.